{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"424  - Birth Control Glasses and iPhone Soccer or Football Cameras","description":"  In Touch with iOS episode 424, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to discuss Apple\u2019s latest Vision Pro immersive soccer documentary, WWDC 2026 announcements, AI-powered accessibility features, Google\u2019s new smart glasses, and Apple\u2019s growing education push with MacBook Neo devices. The panel also covers Plex\u2019s massive price increase, Meta layoffs, Fortnite\u2019s return to the App Store, new Mac apps, and Apple filming an MLS match entirely on iPhone 17 Pro devices. Plenty of laughs, tech insight, and Macstock excitement round out the show.   The show notes are at  InTouchwithiOS.com   &amp;nbsp;Direct Link to Audio&amp;nbsp;   Links to our Show   Give us a review on Apple Podcasts!   CLICK HERE  we would really appreciate it!   Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it.  intouchwithios.com\/coffee&amp;nbsp;   Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member  patreon.com\/intouchwithios   Website: In Touch With iOS   YouTube Channel    In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard   Facebook Page   BlueSky   Mastodon   X   Instagram   Threads   Summary   In episode 424 of In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden for a packed discussion covering Apple news, Vision Pro updates, WWDC anticipation, accessibility improvements, AI-powered gadgets, and plenty of laughs along the way.   The show opens with discussion around Apple\u2019s latest immersive Vision Pro experience, \u201cReal Madrid: The Weight of Greatness,\u201d a new Apple Immersive Video documentary filmed using more than 30 Blackmagic cameras during the 2025 Champions League. The panel talks about Apple continuing to expand immersive sports storytelling while also connecting it to the company\u2019s growing MLS partnership. The conversation quickly turns humorous as Guy wonders whether there\u2019s a \u201cfake Madrid,\u201d while Jeff enjoys Dave\u2019s attempts at pronouncing soccer player names.   The team then dives into Google\u2019s upcoming AI smart glasses announced during Google I\/O. These audio-first glasses, developed with Samsung and Warby Parker, sparked debate over privacy, practicality, and whether anyone actually wants AI glasses without displays. Marty compares them to Meta\u2019s Ray-Ban glasses, while Jeff jokes they\u2019re \u201cbirth control glasses.\u201d The panel also raises concerns about privacy, facial recognition, and always-on cameras in public spaces.   WWDC 2026 excitement continues building as Apple officially announced the keynote schedule and media invitations for June 8. The group discusses rumors surrounding iOS 27, Siri upgrades, AI integration, and the annual anticipation surrounding Apple\u2019s biggest software event. Jill shares that she\u2019s often more excited about software announcements than hardware reveals, while Dave calls WWDC \u201ca holiday.\u201d   The panel also spends time discussing Apple\u2019s preview of new accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence. Updates to VoiceOver, Magnifier, Accessibility Reader, subtitles, and Vision Pro wheelchair controls impressed the group, with several hosts sharing personal stories about how accessibility tools already help them daily. The team praises Apple for remaining an industry leader in accessibility innovation year after year.   On the Mac side, the discussion focuses on Kansas City Public Schools transitioning 30,000 students away from Windows PCs and Chromebooks to Apple devices, including MacBook Neo laptops. The panel talks about Apple\u2019s growing affordability in education, the long-term benefits of students learning on macOS, and how Apple Silicon helped Apple finally compete aggressively at lower price points.   Dave also highlights Hovercraft, a new Mac app designed to improve presentations during video calls without fully replacing the presenter\u2019s camera feed. The panel compares the lightweight tool to Ecamm Live while discussing whether the app\u2019s one-time pricing model is sustainable.   A new recurring segment debuts: \u201cIn Touch with Jeff\u2019s Blog,\u201d where Jeff discusses Meta laying off 8,000 employees while aggressively shifting focus toward AI initiatives. The panel critiques Meta\u2019s priorities, especially layoffs impacting cybersecurity and integrity teams, and debates whether the company is simply chasing the next big trend.   Jeff\u2019s second blog topic covers Plex dramatically increasing the price of its lifetime Plex Pass license from $249 to $749. The panel reacts with disbelief, jokes about \u201clifetime\u201d depending on your age, and discusses how subscription pricing models continue reshaping software businesses.   Topics and Links   In Touch With Vision Pro this week.&amp;nbsp;    Apple Immersive video on Real Madrid coming this week to Vision Pro&amp;nbsp;   Trailer:  Apple Vision Pro: Official Trailer for Real Madrid: The Weight of Greatness    Google's First AI Smart Glasses Launching This Fall With iPhone Support   Beta this week.  iOS 26.5 was released last week no beta this week before WWDC.. we think.   In Touch With Mac this week    Kansas City Public Schools to replace 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple devices    Hovercraft is a new Mac app that makes video call presentations feel more personal   https:\/\/sandwich.vision\/hovercraft   New Segment: In Touch WIth Jeff\u2019s Blog   Jeff Gamet -Blog Link    Zuckerberg Sacrifices 8000 Employees for AI Dream   Plex Lifetime Pass Gets a $500 Price Hike   Other Topics   Apple Announces WWDC 2026 Schedule, Sends Media Invites&amp;nbsp;   Happy 25th Apple Retail Stores   Apple's First Retail Stores Opened 25 Years Ago Today    Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence&amp;nbsp;    Apple Re-Releases a Sold-Out iPhone MagSafe Grip in Three New Colors   This is for Jeff  Cats Lock for Mac Stops Your Cat From Causing Keyboard Havoc  Link to app:  Cats Lock   For Eric:  Birdfy Review: Smart Bird Feeders and Bird Bath Put to the Test   News    Nintendo's New 'Pictonico' iOS Game Turns Your Photos Into Minigames    Fortnite Returns to the App Store Worldwide as Epic Signals 'Final Battle' With Apple    iPhone 17 Pro Will Make Sports History This Weekend - MacRumors   Announcements   Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary ! Dave, Chuck, Jeff, Marty, and Jill are all speaking this year!. With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock\u2019s sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available)&amp;nbsp; Come join us.  Register HERE  and use our offer code INTOUCH to save $50   Our Host   Dave Ginsburg  is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel  https:\/\/youtube.com\/intouchwithios  follow him on Mastodon  @daveg65, , BlueSky  @daveg65  &amp;nbsp;and the show  @intouchwithios &amp;nbsp;   Our Regular Contributors   Jeff Gamet  is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer\u2019s managing editor, and Smile\u2019s TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon  @jgamet  Pixelfed  @jgamet@pixelfed.social  and Bluesky  @jgamet.bsky.social\u202c  Podcasts  The Context Machine Podcast&amp;nbsp; Retro Rewatch  Retro Rewatch  His YouTube channel  https:\/\/youtube.com\/jgamet   Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include  Vision Pro Files,   The Tech Savvy Professor  and  Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at  jencius@mastodon.social&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/thepodtalk.net&amp;nbsp;   Eric Bolden  is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at  eabolden@mac.com, on  Mastodon  at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog,  Trending At Work, and as co-host on  The Vision ProFiles  podcast. &amp;nbsp;   Jill McKinley  works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts\u2014Buzz Blossom &amp;amp; Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at  @startwithsmallsteps  and follow her on X  @schmern. Find all her work at  http:\/\/jillfromthenorthwoods.com&amp;nbsp;   Chuck Joiner  is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit  macvoices.com  and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter  @chuckjoiner  and join his  MacVoices Facebook group.   Guy Serle  is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email  GMenshow@icloud.com&amp;nbsp;  @MacParrot  and  @VertShark  on X&amp;nbsp;  Vertshark  on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code&amp;nbsp; 703-828-4677 ","author_name":"In Touch with iOS","author_url":"https:\/\/intouchwithios.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41404675\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/8b35b8\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41404675"}